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Tool and Die Supervisor

Job Description

Supervise, train, and mentor a team of tool and die makers, machinists, and apprentices. Assign daily tasks and manage work schedules to meet production and maintenance goals. Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to improve team effectiveness. Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Oversee the preventive and corrective maintenance of all dies, molds, and tooling equipment. Ensure timely and accurate troubleshooting, repair, and refurbishment of tools and dies. Maintain detailed records of tool usage, maintenance, and repair history.

Responsibilities

+ Supervise, train, and mentor a team of tool and die makers, machinists, and apprentices.

+ Assign daily tasks and manage work schedules to meet production and maintenance goals.

+ Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to improve team effectiveness.

+ Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

+ Oversee the preventive and corrective maintenance of all dies, molds, and tooling equipment.

+ Ensure timely and accurate troubleshooting, repair, and refurbishment of tools and dies.

+ Maintain detailed records of tool usage, maintenance, and repair history.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in tool and die, stamping, die repair, and blueprint reading.

+ Proficiency in machining, lathe operation, tooling, and manual machining.

+ Knowledge of tool & die design, punch press operation, design, mill operation, and die design.

+ Understanding of sheet metal, repair, calipers, progressive die, tolerances, and die assembly.

+ Competence in using SolidWorks, stamping press, welding, die casting, and manufacturing environment.

+ Strong supervisory skills and troubleshooting abilities.

+ Familiarity with grinder, micrometer, manufacturing tooling, manual mill, die maintenance, surface grinding, grinding, manual lathe, mills, and lathes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve tool design and manufacturing processes.

+ Capability to recommend and implement improvements to reduce downtime, increase tool life, and enhance product quality.

+ Leadership in conducting root cause analysis for tooling-related issues and implementing corrective actions.

+ Ensure all tools and dies meet quality standards and tolerances as specified in engineering drawings.

+ Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

+ Support audits and compliance with ISO/TS standards and other regulatory requirements.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive medical coverage including dental and vision insurance, vacation, and paid time off. Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan.

Work Environment

The manufacturing areas are not climate-controlled. High heat zones are present in areas involved in friction material production, steel blanking, and adhesive bonding. Protective gear is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $83200.00 - $93600.00/yr.

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage including dental and vision insurance.

Paid Time Off: Vacation and paid time off is available

401(k) Retirement Plan:

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Crawfordsville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.